DescriptionLocation: Bexhill with travel across Eastbourne, Rother and Hastings area


Salary: £33,951 per year plus £1,000 essential car user allowance


Hours: 37 per week

What you’ll be doing:

Southdown is one of the leading providers of mental health services in Sussex. We work in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and GPs, providing integrated support pathways for clients, in particular clients who face more complex mental health situations. As a Mental Health Support Coordinator Team Manager, you’ll be leading teams who work in partnership and in the community to provide targeted mental health and holistic support.


You’ll demonstrate a solution focused approach and commitment to partnership working alongside insight into best practice in providing short-term support to people experiencing mental health challenges. You will support the team to work in GP surgeries, Southdown buildings and community locations and be flexible to respond to the needs of the team and service. You will have experience of dynamic approach to risk assessment and be committed to removing barriers to clients receiving the support they need. This role will require working until 8pm at least one night a week.


If you are committed to leading teams to provide excellent services that are responsive and increase people’s access to support, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience managing teams of roles such as Support Worker, Social Prescriber, Case Manager, Social Worker, Care Coordinator, Mental Health Specialist or Service Coordinator. However, this is not essential and full training will be provided.


Perks and benefits:


*Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
*Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
*Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
*Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
*Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
*25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.


Knowledge, skills and experienceWhat you’ll need for the role:


*You’ll need a good understanding of working in mental health or equivalent transferable skills
*You have a genuine passion for supporting people to explore their needs
*An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown
*A full driving licence is essential along with access to your own car or a car insured for you.
*Ability to drive across Eastbourne, Rother and Hastings neighbourhoods.
*Able to work one evening a week until 8 pm.


What would be nice:
*Experience supporting clients experiencing mental health challenges, including those in crisis and/or facing complex challenges


Training:

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction followed up with regular training from our award winning in house team. We’ll help you to gain valuable experience, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.


How to apply:

Please click on the ’Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.


Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.